“I remember seeing Stand by Me, when I was around 12, and just feeling like, "This is so refreshing to see kids swear and smoke cigarettes like my friends." It just felt much more real than the Sesame Street version of childhood that I'd been spoon-fed.”
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Brian K. Vaughan
Brian K. Vaughan is an American writer renowned for his work in comics, novels, and television. Born in 1976, he is praised for his ability to craft complex storylines and profound character development. Vaughan's work spans a variety of styles and themes, from science fiction to fantasy, and from superhero to realism. more
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